Temporary Housing

If you need temporary accommodations when you first arrive in Seattle, there are several options available.

• Hostelling International USA

American Hotel

Hostelling International USA at the American Hotel is pleased to announce a new downtown Seattle hostel location, slated to open July 31, 2009. The recently renovated facility will offer a great value-oriented stay and a convenient location in the International District of downtown Seattle, just one block east of Union Station – the transit hub for Seattle. Rates start at $31 per night. The American Hotel also offers extended stay options. Please contact them directly for more information.

American Hotel
520 S. King Street Seattle, WA 98104
Telephone:(206)-622-5443
Fax:(206)-299-4141
Website: /www.hiusa.org/seattle

• Furnished Apartments and Studios

Vermont Inn

In downtown Seattle -- Minutes by Bus to Seattle Central Community College!!

New international students who would like to live in a fully furnished studio apartment in an exciting downtown location can reserve a studio apartment by email at the Vermont Inn. Vermont Inn is located downtown by the Seattle Center and is on a short and convenient bus line to Seattle Central Community College. These are small, basic units which include a bathroom, a kitchenette with microwave/sink/refrigerator, basic furniture, bedding (sheets/pillowcases), telephone and TV. Each room can accommodate up to two people in one full/queen bed. An extra cot/foldup bed may be available upon request. These units are intended as temporary housing while you are deciding where you would like to live.
Seattle Central is surrounded by apartment buildings!

Vermont Inn
2721 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98121
Telephone:(800) 441-5805, (206) 441-0101
Fax:(206) 448-0803
Contact May Saelee at vermont@vermont-inn.com
Website: www.vermont-inn.com
Weekly rate: $325/week or $995-$1300/month.
Download Reservation Form

Belltown Inn

Brand new, beautiful, spotless, fully furnished studio apartments in the heart of everything! Within 4-6 blocks of the Space Needle, Pike's Market, the waterfront, downtown shopping malls, and in easy walking distance of just about everything. We're within the free bus zone as well - we scored a 98 on walkscore.com (walker's paradise). Included are all utilities, cable TV, phone service, a spacious work desk, linens and dishes, and weekly housekeeping service, all on a month to month basis. We can be a very comfortable home for one month or years. Our building features a beautiful rooftop patio, a fountain courtyard, and a 24hr business center. Comfortable, convenient, affordable, in a world class location!

Belltown Inn
2301 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Telephone: 206.529.3700 // 866.525.4704
Fax: 206.529.3701 24hr/day staff
E mail:info@belltown-inn.com
Website: www.belltown-inn.com

The Baroness Apartments

The Baroness is located just 4-5 blocks from Seattle Central.
These beautiful accommodations range from $60-$80/night,
can comfortably sleep two people and include a small kitchen.
Students may stay up to 30 days. Monthly rate available.

The Baroness
1005 Spring Street
Seattle, Washington 98104
Telephone: 206.624.0787
Fax: 206.447.9553
Website: www.baronesshotel.com

Executive Residence
Website: www.executiveresidence.com
fully furnished apartments; minimum stay of 7 nights, but no security deposit required (payment up front via credit card).
Vacancies in a variety of locations throughout the city.
Rates vary depending on location and length of stay, and include utilities and a parking space.

Capitol Steps Furnished Apartments

Apartments are available for Short term (1-30 days) or Long Term Stays (30++ days)
Short Term rates: Studio ($67/night), 1 Bedroom ($79-87/night) + 8.8% tax
Long Term rates: Studio ($59/night), 1 Bedroom ($69/night).
* No tax required for guests who stay over 30 nights.
Reservation forms and apartment viewing online at www.asuites.com
Contact Alternative Suites at asuites@asuites.com for more information.

• Hotels and Youth Hostel

Holiday Inn Seattle
211 Dexter Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109
Telephone: 206.728.8123
Fax: 206.728.2779
Website:www.holidayinn.com/seattlewa
Rooms have refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker,
Free Wireless high speed internet access.
Special rates are available.
When making a reservation, please ask for "ILQQF"
or "University of Washington rates".

Days Inn Town Center
2205 7th Avenue, Seattle WA 98121
Telephone (toll free): 800.225.7169
Telephone: 206.448.3434
Fax: 206.441.6976
Website:www.daysinn.com
Rate/night: $69 - $110 (single)

Ramada Inn Downtown
2200 Fifth Avenue, Seattle WA 98121
Telephone (toll free): 800.2.RAMADA
Telephone: 206.441.9785
Fax: 206.448.0924
Website:www.ramada.com
Rate/night: $89 - $150 (single)

Sixth Avenue Inn
2000 Fifth Avenue, Seattle WA 98121
Telephone (toll free): 800.648.6440
Telephone: 206.441.8300
Fax: 206.441.9903
E-mail: Sixthave@seanet.com
Website:www.sixthavenueinn.com
Rate/night: $79 - $131 (single)

Quality Inn & Suites
225 Aurora Ave N., Seattle WA 98109
Telephone: 206.728.7666
Fax: 206.728.2163
E-mail: info@qualityinnseattle.com
Website:www.seattleinn.com
Rate/night: $49 (Budget Annex single), $72 - $125
* Students from Seattle Central can get a 30% discount
(rates listed are before discount) excluding summer

Silver Cloud Hotel- Broadway
1100 Broadway, Seattle,WA 98122
Reservations: 800.590.1801
Telephone: 206.325.1400
Fax: 206.324.1995
E-mail: reservations@broadway.scinns.com
Website:www.silvercloud.com
5 minute walk from the college campus!

11th Avenue Inn
121 11th Avenue E Seattle,WA 98102
Telephone: 800.370.8414 206.669.4373
E-mail: info@11thavenueinn.com
Website:www.11thavenueinn.com
Rate/night: $49*-149 with breakfast (Seattle Central special rate)
5 minute walk from the campus!
*As low as $49 for off-season extended stays

Green Tortoise Hostel
Website: www.greentortoise.net
located on the corner of 1st and Pike; shared dorm style rooms and private rooms.
Rates for a dorm style room range from $31 per night to $56 (many people to only 2 people sharing).
Rates for a private room range from $86 - $90 per night.
Breakfast is included every morning and dinners are included on select nights of the week.

Hostel Seattle
Website: www.hostelseattle.com
located in Ballard. Rates for dorm style accommodations are about $25 per night and private rooms cost about $60 per night.
There are three floors, and the top floor is generally reserved only for females.
The other two floors are co-ed.
They do have vacancies, but they generally do not allow guests to stay for longer than one week.